Purpose Of This Manual; Important Instructions - Dacor Epicure OB36 Use & Care Manual

TABLE Of CONTENTS .................................... 1
Purpose of this Manual ................................ 1

ImpORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 1

ImpORTANT INfORmATION ........................... 1
GRILL OpERATION ....................................... 2-5
Safety ........................................................... 2
Liquid Propane Tanks . .................................. 2
Grill/Cart Features . .................................... 2-3
Install Liquid Propane Tank .......................... 3
Lighting Liquid Propane Grills ...................... 3
Lighting Natural Gas Grills ........................ 3-4
Manual Lighting . ........................................... 4
Canopy Mounted Temperature Gauge . ........ 4
Preheating Instructions ................................ 4
Grill Cooking................................................. 4
Smoker Cooking........................................ 4-5
Rotisserie Cooking ....................................... 5
Side Burners ................................................ 5
CARE AND CLEANING ................................. 5-6
Cleaning Tips ............................................... 5
ExTERIOR SURfACES .................................... 6
INTERIOR SURfACES ..................................... 6
BEfORE YOU CALL fOR SERVICE ............... 7
Troubleshooting ........................................... 7
Product Maintenance ................................... 8
If You Need Service...................................... 8
pRODUCT WARRANTY ................................... 8
What Is Covered .......................................... 8
What Is Not Covered . ................................... 8

purpose of This manual

This Use & Care manual is designed to enable
you to properly operate and maintain your new
grill. Please keep this manual handy for easy
access and quick reference.
Additional information may be requested by e-
mailing, writing or phoning the Dacor
Service Team. The address and phone number
of this department are listed on the inside front
cover of this manual.
Important Instructions
WARNING:
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
WARNING:
1. If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Important Information
Model No.
Date Purchased
Purchased From
Important Instructions (cont.)
2. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of the
appliance. Keep aerosol cans away from
the appliance.
3. If you smell gas:
• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Open the grill lid.
• If odor continues, from a neighbor's
phone, immediately call your gas
supplier.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
4. Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
5. This unit is for outdoor use only in a
well-ventilated area. Not to be used in a
building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
6. Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58-
1998, standard for outdoor cooking
gas appliances and CAN/CGA 1.6-m98,
standard for outdoor cooking gas
appliances.
7. Check your local building codes for
proper method of installation. In the
absence of local codes, this unit should
be installed in accordance with National
fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current Issue
and National Electrical Code ANSI/NfpA
No. 70 Current Issue or the CAN/CGA
- B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code
or CAN/CGA - B149.2 propane Gas
Installation Code and C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code part 1.
8. If you received a damaged product,
immediately contact your dealer or
Customer builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
9. NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages on the appliance, including
the slots under the bottom of the
control panel. Doing so blocks air flow
through the grill and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil
linings may also trap heat, causing a
fire hazard. Keep all slots, holes and
passages clear of grease and grime.
10. A mINImUm clearance of 10 inches
(254mm) must be maintained, above
the countertop material, from all
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
11. On all models except OBSB162, a
mINImUm clearance of 1 1/4 inches
(32mm) must be maintained, above
the countertop material, from all non-
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
Please enter the information in the spaces provided below for future use. This information will be
required in the unlikely event that a service call becomes necessary:
Serial No.
Date Installed
12. On model OBSB162, a mINImUm
13. A mINImUm clearance of 1/4 inch
14. Do not locate this outdoor appliance
15. Keep the area around the appliance
16. This outdoor gas cooking appliance is
17. Do not leave the grill unattended while
18. Do not place any items in front of the
19. Keep the ventilation openings of the
20. Always inspect the natural gas or Lp
21. Keep any electrical supply cords and
22. When the Lp-gas cylinder is enclosed, it
23. On models OB52 and OBS52, use only
24. Do not install, repair or replace any
25. Before performing any type of service,
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Important Instructions (cont.)
clearance of 2 inches (51mm) must
be maintained, above the countertop
material, from all non-combustible
vertical materials on the sides and
behind the appliance.
(6mm) must be maintained, inside the
base enclosure below the countertop
material, from all vertical surfaces on
the sides of the appliance, except on
model OBSB162 (On OBSB162: 1/4
inch minimum at the back, 1/16 inch
minimum clearance on the sides).
under overhead unprotected
combustible surfaces.
clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable
liquids.
not intended to be installed in or on a
recreational vehicle or boat.
cooking.
unit while in use. This could obstruct
the proper flow of air needed for
combustion and ventilation.
enclosure free and clear of obstructions
and debris.
gas hose assembly before each use of
the appliance. If you see evidence of
abrasion, wear, or a cut gas connection
hose then immediately replace the hose
prior to operation of the appliance.
the fuel gas supply lines away from
heating surfaces.
must be ventilated by openings on the
sides, back and floor of the enclosure.
Each opening must have a total area of
no less than 10 square inches.
a two stage regulator on the gas supply
line.
part of the range unless specifically
recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other
service.
make sure that the gas supply and
electrical power to the appliance is
turned off.